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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1s Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E4
Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL2
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Olympus E-PL1s, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 6 years after the E-PL1s which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up versus the E-PL1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-PL1s 
ReleasedSeptember 2017November 2010Newer by 83 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Fujifilm X-E3

 E-PL1s Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PL1s

 Fujifilm X-E3 E-PL1s 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 has got physical measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Olympus E-PL1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 against the E-PL1s.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-PL1s is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and E-PL1s.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-E3 will provide extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL1s Street photography info
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography info
75
silent mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography information
77
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (290 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery pack (290 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging details
Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging details
37
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Olympus E-PL1s
 Fujifilm X-E3Olympus PEN E-PL1s
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-09-07 2010-11-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 334g (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 290 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $700 $599